Master of International Business

Graduates of the Master of International Business will have:

• advanced knowledge and understanding of current developments and their impact on theoretical and technical international business knowledge
• an understanding of the principles and methods that underpin research within the international business discipline
• and advance understandings of organisational learning.

The Griffith Master of International Business enrols students from all over the world, particularly professionals from Australia, Asia, Africa, Europe and North and South America. Griffith was the first university that offered a postgraduate International Business degree in the Southern Hemisphere. This program will enable students to develop a high competency in international business and equip students with strategic thinking and practical skills in dealing with a dynamic and culturally diverse global economy, which is increasingly digitised. This program emphasises engagement with industry. There are exciting opportunities for students to conduct projects with local and international corporations and to participate in supervised internships and exchange programs in Asia, North America and Europe through worldwide alliances.

Recommended study pattern

The Master of International Business is offered full-time and part-time at the Nathan campus. You may choose to study courses at other campuses if or where the program structure allows.

This program can be completed in one year by studying courses in Trimester 1, 2 and 3.

Students may take a reduced study load. You will be classed as a part-time student if you enrol in less than 30 credit points per trimester.

As a guide, core subjects in this degree can include:

• The Culturally Competent Workforce
• Engaging with International Business
• International Business Dynamics
• The Digital Economy

Plus there’s a selection of electives to choose from. As part of your application, you’ll be guided through how to get the right degree structure in place for you.

Award requirements

To be eligible for the award of Master of International Business (MIntBus), a student must successfully complete 120 credit points including:

• 60 credit points for core courses AND 60 credit points for electives OR
• 20 credit points for electives and 10 credit points for the research methodology course and 30 credit points for the dissertation courses.

This degree may be awarded with Distinction where a student achieves a minimum program GPA of 6.5 with no failed courses. The words 'This award was achieved with Distinction' will be recorded on the testamur.

Exit points

To be eligible to exit the Master of International Business program with the Graduate Certificate in International Business award, a student must successfully complete 40 credit points of core courses.

To exit, a student should apply for a program transfer.

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Indicative total fee $48,750

The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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To be eligible for admission to the Master of International Business, a student must:

• hold a related Bachelor degree or Graduate Certificate (or higher) from a recognised university (or another tertiary institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (using a 7.0 point scale), OR
• hold a Griffith Graduate Certificate in International Business (or equivalent) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (using a 7.0 scale) - students will receive 40 credit points of credit; OR
• have a combination of alternative admission criteria such as formal, informal and non-formal learning deemed to be equivalent to the above.

• have a combination of alternative admission criteria such as formal, informal and non-formal learning deemed to be equivalent to the above.

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:

• A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
• OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
• OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
• OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
• OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
• OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.

English test results must be no more than two years old.

International students who successfully complete the Direct Entry Program (DEP) will satisfy the English Language requirements for this Griffith degree.

The Direct Entry Program (DEP) is not available for Domestic students.

Applicants should refer to the English language requirements section of the following University policy for exceptions to these overall requirements:

• Postgraduate Programs Admission Policy

Reduce the time it takes to finish your degree. You can apply to Griffith to recognise your prior learning, including:

• Formal learning through courses completed at uni and TAFE.
• Informal learning through workplace experience or volunteer training.
• Non-formal learning through social experiences and hobbies.